Description

4-Methylbenzodithiete is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a unique benzodithiete core structure. This compound is valued in advanced chemical synthesis for its role as a versatile building block and ligand precursor in the development of novel materials and catalysts. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating complex sulfur-containing molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting sulfur-dependent biological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling new reaction methodologies.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for developing new active ingredients with potential pesticidal or herbicidal properties.
• Materials Science: Investigated for incorporation into organic electronic materials, conductive polymers, or novel polymeric architectures.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying the reactivity and properties of benzodithiete derivatives.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialty reagent for constructing complex, sulfur-heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylbenzodithiete
CAS No.	81044-79-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8S2
Molecular Weight	180.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylbenzo[d][1,2]dithiete; 4-Methyl-1,2-benzodithiete; 4-Methylbenzo-1,2-dithiete; 1,2-Benzodithiete, 4-methyl-; 4-Methylbenzodithiole (common misnomer); 4-Methyl-1,2-dithiinobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylbenzodithiete is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should only be opened in an inert environment and resealed immediately after use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.